REINSURANCE - SCHEDULE OF EFFECT OF REINSURANCE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | |||
| Direct premiums | $ 38 | $ 39 | $ 46 |
| Assumed | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Reinsurance ceded | (37) | (39) | (46) |
| Premiums | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Variable Life and Investment-type Product Policy Fee Income Ceded | 73 | 73 | 48 |
| Policyholders’ Benefits Ceded | $ 256 | $ 261 | $ 291 |